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The Talent

On the set of a luxury car commercial, an overlooked assistant seizes his chance to get noticed by the star. Filmed entirely on and around a Virtual Production Stage, THE TALENT is a lyrical meditation on masculinity, desire and becoming.

English
  • Originally Aired November 17, 2023
  • Runtime 15 minutes
  • Network Channel 4
  • Created November 6, 2023 by
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  • Modified November 18, 2023 by
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Name Type Role
Thomas May Bailey Writer
Karl Queensborough Guest Star Lee ('1st AD')
Alvin Yu Guest Star 'Focus Puller'
Emma D'Arcy Guest Star Tommy
Andrew Bone Guest Star Miles ('Director')
Saad-Ali Khan Guest Star 'Technician'
Leo Suter Guest Star David
Robert Rapaport Guest Star Brian ('DoP')
Katharine Stocker Guest Star 'Brand Executive'
David Mills Guest Star Host
Sam Ward Guest Star 'Car Technician'
Ell Potter Guest Star 'Clapper Loader'
Rhianne Barreto Guest Star Stella
Jonny Purkiss Guest Star 'Sound Assistant'
Thomas May Bailey Director